Supply Chain Manager - Inbound Transportation
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Supply Chain Manager - Inbound Transportation

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Supply Chain Manager - Inbound Transportation

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• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

• Full-time
• Pay Range: $97,350.00/Yr. - $142,659.00/Yr.
• Shift Days: , Shift Time:
• Benefits on Day 1
• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

OverviewAt KeHE, we're obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others - and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we're committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you'll be embarking on a career that's moving forward. When you join KeHE, you're becoming part of a team that is a force for good.Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Supply Chain Manager - Inbound Transportation leads a small team focused on optimizing inbound freight operations. This role combines hands-on data analysis with team management to improve transportation performance, reduce costs, and strengthen partnerships with internal teams, suppliers, and carriers. The Manager plays a key role in executing transportation initiatives that align with KeHE's Mission, Vision, and ValuesEssential Functions

• Lead and develop a team of analysts or coordinators, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback to support professional growth and business objectives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve inbound transportation efficiency, develop freight solutions, and support broader supply chain initiatives.
• Leverage transportation systems (e.g., Blueprint workflows, Manhattan TMS, & other KeHE systems) to manage inbound operations, optimize payload utilization, and enhance on-time delivery performance.
• Monitor freight spend and margin impacts, identify inefficiencies, and guide the team in executing corrective actions.
• Produce and review analytical reports and dashboards to support both the inbound transportation team and other business units.
• Support internal decision-making by maintaining reports, dashboards, databases, identifying key performance indicators, and communicating insights to stakeholders.
• Work with the Accounting Team to ensure accurate financial reporting and provide root cause analysis for freight-related variances.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

Working knowledge of freight operations, transportation management systems, and logistics industry standards.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Power BI, Arrowstream, and Manhattan TMS is preferred.

Strong leadership, coaching, and delegation skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to manage large datasets, identify trends, and present actionable recommendations.

Effective communicator across multiple levels of the organization, including external partners.

Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Estimated travel:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles required.
• A minimum of 1 year of direct or indirect team leadership experience is strongly preferred.

Requisition ID2025-27289Equal Employer Opportunity StatementKeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
• IndustriesFood and Beverage Manufacturing

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